Archbold Biological Station

About us

A biological station is a scientific resource for field study of the natural environment. The Archbold Biological Station, lying within the headwaters of the Everglades in south central Florida, is one of the most renowned in the world.

Its cutting-edge research has created real conservation solutions across diverse ecosystems ranging from the pristine, ancient sand dunes of the Lake Wales Ridge--home to plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth--to the waters, wetlands, and wildlife of the vast open ranchlands lying within the watershed.

The headwaters flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts. The health of the headwaters affects millions of Floridians. The Archbold Biological Station is a wellspring of knowledge for this watershed, one of the most important in America, and its scientists stand at the forefront of the fight to build a sustainable future for Florida.